A statewide news update covered a proposal by NC Democrats to allow illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition. Jeff Moore from the Carolina Journal discussed the Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights legislation filed by state lawmakers. Another update reported on a wildfire in western North Carolina and the state treasurer's announcement of an OpenAI pilot program in state government. The House unanimously approved a bill targeting gift card theft, and there was a wildfire update. Katie Zehnder from the Carolina Journal discussed NCGA legislation that could threaten right-to-work protections.

<p>A statewide news update covered a proposal by NC Democrats to allow illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition. Jeff Moore from the Carolina Journal discussed the Parents&rsquo; Medical Bill of Rights legislation filed by state lawmakers. Another update reported on a wildfire in western North Carolina and the state treasurer's announcement of an OpenAI pilot program in state government. The House unanimously approved a bill targeting gift card theft, and there was a wildfire update. Katie Zehnder from the Carolina Journal discussed NCGA legislation that could threaten right-to-work protections.</p>

The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.

<p>The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.</p>